ITEM 3.2C SCC 1.12.2015 MinutesITEM 3-2C
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PRAIRIE CENTER
JANUARY 12, 2015
Call to Order.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp called the meeting to order at 8:14 PM.
Roll Call: Mayor Jessica Stockamp; Councilmembers: Vern Heidner, Doug Schroeder, Jason
Warehime and Tom Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori Johnson, City Administrator; Dan Jordet, Administrative Services Director; Kurt
Neidermeier, Utility Operations Supervisor, Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Manager, Kevin
Lamson, Interim Streets Maintenance Supervisor; Daniel Licht, City Planner; Ron Wagner, City
Engineer and Tami Loff, City Clerk.
1. CIP.
City Administrator Johnson detailed the items for discussion. Administrative Services Director
Jordet distributed an updated CIP summary sheet for 2015-19.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the Public Utilities section of the CIP. Well #3 Pump &
Aquifer Rehab; Utility Operations Supervisor Neidermeier noted an assessment will be done as
get closer. Meter Replacement Project; will be brought back later this year. SCADA Computer
Replacement, Stormwater Collection System (In district), Lift Station #3 (West WWTF),
Watertower # Interior and Exterior Painting were reviewed. Lift Station Pump Replacement;
Utility Operations Supervisor Neidermeier said these are assessed every year. The West Waste
Water Treatment Facility Digester will be discussed at a separate meeting. The City Council
agreed on all the Public Utilities CIP.
City Engineer Wagner presented the Long Range Planning Aide using RES's for Water and
Wastewater needs for 2015; reviewing the East and West water systems and waste water
systems in detail.
There was discussion on West District Well Capacity- extend to Riverwood. The City Council
agreed to leave in 2015 and reevaluate in the fall.
Utility Operations Supervisor Neidermeier updated the City Council on Well #6 Radium
exceedance.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the updated CIP summary sheet for 2015-19 by each
department. The City Council concurred.
Parks and Recreation Manager Demant said he and City Planner Licht met with Wright County
regarding Norin Landing and there are grants available for this project. City Council agreed for
City staff to move forward with the grant process.
City Administrator Johnson said the CIP will be brought back in final form for approval at the
January 26, 2015 City Council meeting.
2. Other budget items.
No items.
3. Adjourn.
CM Darkenwald motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in favor.
Motion carried. Adjourned at 9:23 PM.
ATTEST:
Tami Loff, City Clerk
Mayor Jessica Stockamp